Jerry Boies, Esq.

matters in both state and federal courts across the United States. He has successfully tried jury and bench trials involving complex commercial disputes, wage and hour claims, regulatory enforcement actions, and civil rights violations, including many widely reported cases.

Frequently retained by out-of-state law firms and Fortune 500 companies as local counsel in New York, Mr. Boies provides strategic litigation guidance and compliance advice on corporate investigations, arbitration proceedings, and administrative enforcement actions. He is experienced in defending and prosecuting cases under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the New York Labor Law (NYLL), and the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.

Mr. Boies has litigated multi-million-dollar disputes, secured summary judgment in an FDA supplement recall case, defended breach of franchise agreement claims, and represented clients in high-profile intellectual property matters under the Lanham Act. He also has a proven record in cases involving sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and retaliation, as well as in quashing subpoenas from state agencies.

A native of Haiti, Mr. Boies is fluent in Haitian Creole and French. He is deeply committed to community service, serving as the former Chairman of the Business Advisory Board for Metropolitan College of New York’s School for Business and as a member of the Hospitality and Minorities in the Courts Committees of the New York City Bar Association. Outside of law, he is an avid marathon runner, competitive cyclist, and soccer player, as well as a coach for a women’s soccer team.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE & PRACTICES

• Obtained major jury verdict for waitstaff against prominent banquet venues for non-payment of tips and gratuities under NYLL.
• Successfully litigated and defended FLSA and NYLL claims in both state and federal courts.
• Defended against multi-million-dollar breach of franchise agreement claims in federal court.
• Secured summary judgment in a vitamin supplement recall litigation brought by the FDA.
• Litigated under the New York Convention to enforce and defend foreign arbitral awards.
• Represented clients in complex commercial litigation involving breach of contract, fraud, and unfair competition.
• Prosecuted and defended civil rights matters involving sexual harassment, racial discrimination, police misconduct, and retaliation.
• Advised corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and compliance strategies.

EDUCATION

• J.D., North Carolina Central University School of Law
• M.L.S., North Carolina Central University School of Library Sciences
• B.S., Metropolitan College of New York

COURTS ADMITTED

• All New York State Courts
• All New Jersey State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Bar Association – Member
• New York City Bar Association – Member
• New York State Bar Association – Member
• The National Black Lawyers – Member
• Delta Mu Delta – Honorary Member

LANGUAGES

• Haitian Creole (fluent)
• French (fluent)

COMMUNITY & PERSONAL

In addition to his legal work, Mr. Boies actively supports mentorship and leadership initiatives. As a marathon runner, cyclist, and soccer coach, he promotes discipline, teamwork, and empowerment both on and off the field. He has a longstanding history of coaching a women’s soccer team and fostering athletic opportunities for underserved communities.